Handicap racing isn't something the F18 class needs to be worried about. Most racers don't really care that much either (ex: Alter Cup). Besides, the F18 is the reference boat under some handicap systems (SCHRS).

The more important question the class should be asking is how to handle future development. Besides continued sail and aluminum mast section improvements, it could be argued the class is tapped out on gaining performance through hull shape and current foils within the existing rules. I think that is just fine and I bet the majority of sailors would agree, but there is always the concern that some wiz bang new boat shows up on your beach and beats you to the bar a few miles away.